Saint Thomas Choir of Men & Boys, Fifth Avenue, New York; Orchestra of St Luke's; John Scott (conductor)
Continuing their ongoing series with Resonus Classics, the Saint Thomas Choir of Men & Boys, Fifth Avenue, New York and conductor John Scott release a compelling and powerful recording of choral works by French composer Gabriel Fauré, including his iconic Op. 48 Requiem.

Featuring the version accompanied by chamber orchestra and organ, the choir and Scott are joined for Fauré’s best-known work by the excellent New York-based Orchestra of St Luke’s.

Also featured on this recording are a selection of shorter works including the celebrated Cantique de Jean Racine and the striking Messe Basse for upper voices.

'A refreshing, beautifully realised new recording of Fauré's Requiem [...] the New York boys and men sing eloquently and touchingly [...] Superb recording, one feels transported to Fifth Avenue'Classical Music Magazine (5 stars)

'[...] it's a forthright, devotional interpretation that avoids heavyweight solemnity without losing sight of the work's ritual elements. [...] This is a fine choir, the treble tone appealingly bright, altos and tenors unearthly yet beautiful. [...] The reverberant acoustic of St Thomas's Church itself adds immeasurably to the liturgical atmosphere.'Gramophone

'A refreshing, beautifully realised new recording of Fauré's Requiem [...] the New York boys and men sing eloquently and touchingly [...] Superb recording, one feels transported to Fifth Avenue'Classical Music Magazine (5 stars)